The Elements of Public Speaking

The Elements of Public Speaking
Author: Joseph A. DeVito
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 620
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Elements of Public Speaking, 7e, provides a highly engaging and comprehensive survey of public speaking in a flexible format adaptable to a variety of classrooms. The major themes of the new edition are its integrated coverage of new technology, inclusion of ethics, emphasis on listening, expanded coverage of culture and gender, and continued coverage of critical thinking.

Public Speaking

Public Speaking
Author: David Zarefsky
Publisher:
Total Pages: 528
Release: 1999
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780205293070

Speak Up

Speak Up
Author: Douglas M. Fraleigh
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 787
Release: 2011-01-04
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0312621884

When was the last time you actually looked forward to reading a textbook? With "Speak Up", thousands of students have been doing just that -- getting more out of their speech courses and having fun while doing it. It's a different kind of textbook, combining great writing and examples with more than 500 hand-drawn illustrations that bring speechmaking to life. It's all designed to help you ace the course and prepare you to speak effectively on campus, on the job, and beyond. -- From publisher's description.

Public Speaking and Civic Engagement

Public Speaking and Civic Engagement
Author: J. Michael Hogan
Publisher: Pearson College Division
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2013-01-07
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780205953950

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Promotes public speaking as a vehicle for civic engagement Public Speaking and Civic Engagement advocates for being an engaged citizen of democracy by communicating ideas and information that could benefit and improve one's community. It teaches through a clear, engaging narrative and uses special features that demonstrate specific ways in which students and citizens can use public speaking to become better citizens. MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the Hogan program. Key learning applications include MediaShare, an eText, and a study plan. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning-- MyCommunicationLab is online learning. MyCommunicationLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment. Improve Critical Thinking--Features that promote critical thinking, such as learning objectives and questions for review, appear throughout the book. Engage Students--Tools throughout the text help students gauge their level of communication apprehension. Apply Ethics--Discussions of ethical implications of speaker and listener choices appear in every chapter. Support Instructors-- A full set of supplements, including MyCommunicationLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need. 0205953956 / 9780205953950 Public Speaking and Civic Engagement Plus NEW MyCommunicationLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205252885 / 9780205252886 Public Speaking and Civic Engagement 0205890857 / 9780205890859 NEW MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card

Interpersonal Communication Book

Interpersonal Communication Book
Author: Joseph A. DeVito
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2013-07-27
Genre: Interpersonal communication
ISBN: 9781292025162

Updated in its 13th edition, Joseph Devito's The Interpersonal Communication Book provides a highly interactive presentation of the theory, research, and skills of interpersonal communication with integrated discussions of diversity, ethics, workplace issues, face-to-face and computer-mediated communication and a new focus on the concept of choice in communication. This thirteenth edition presents a comprehensive view of the theory and research in interpersonal communication and, at the same time, guides readers to improve a wide range of interpersonal skills. The text emphasizes how to choose among those skills and make effective communication choices in a variety of personal, social, and workplace relationships

Talk Like TED

Talk Like TED
Author: Carmine Gallo
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466837276

Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED ? which stands for technology, entertainment, and design ? brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. In his book, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable. Carmine Gallo's top 10 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives. The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in TALK LIKE TED are his own. His book is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC or its affiliates.

Speaking With A Purpose

Speaking With A Purpose
Author: Arthur Koch
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2016-06-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 131550619X

Effective speechmaking is vital to anyone who needs to get up in front of an audience. From businesspeople, lawyers, politicians, and clergy to committee chairs, teachers, concerned citizens, and storytellers, competent public speaking is vital to the speaker's credibility. KEY TOPIC: This brief, step-by-step approach to the speechmaking process allows readers to concentrate on the preparation, practice, and presentation without getting bogged down in theoretical discussion. Topics include: getting started, audience analysis, supporting ideas and material, preparation, delivery, and more. MARKET: Ideal for anyone who has to prepare a speech.

Roman Art

Roman Art
Author: Nancy Lorraine Thompson
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2007
Genre: Art, Roman
ISBN: 1588392228

A complete introduction to the rich cultural legacy of Rome through the study of Roman art ... It includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of forty-five works of art in the Roman collection organized in three thematic sections: Power and Authority in Roman Portraiture; Myth, Religion, and the Afterlife; and Daily Life in Ancient Rome. This resource also provides lesson plans and classroom activities."--Publisher website.

On Religion

On Religion
Author: Friedrich Schleiermacher
Publisher: CCEL
Total Pages: 325
Release: 1893
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1610251970

Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication
Author: Steven A. Beebe
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Body language
ISBN: 9780205287574

Relationships and sensitivity to others through a chapter on diversity and integrated discussions of diversity issues. Communication specialists, and anyone interested in improving their interpersonal relationship skills.